Beauty

For me, Sunday Riley has been a game changer. This summer I discovered her Good Genes lactic acid treatment serum and for me, it was an overnight change in my skin.

I quickly jumped on the bandwagon and of course called Erin immediately to tell her all about it... Of course being the beauty product guru she is, she was well aware of Sunday Riley and told me to try the Luna Oil that she had been using.

In an effort to make my skin a quarter as dewey and lovely as Erin's I ran out to buy it, and again swear I saw an over night change in my skin.

As I investigated more into Sunday Riley products, I have found many people who, like myself, swear they see instant results.. Smother, plumper, more even toned luminous skin within the first week.

But I have found other reviews that feel that these products, particularly the Luna Oil & The Good Genes, are too much for their sensitive skin.

It's a draw, My skin is reacting wonderfully to the pharmaceutical grade lactic acid in the Good Genes & the hydroxypinacolone retinoate in the Luna oil.

Maybe because the sales girl I got the Good Genes from originally warned me to start slowly and build up my use of the product, I never got any irritation or adverse reactions.

Sephora will usually have samples, so be sure to try the products before buying them... They are not cheap, but they cost a whole lot less than laser treatments and in my battle to keep my skin as healthy and fresh as possible, Sunday Riley seems like my best over the counter ally and we are certainly not alone.

Remember, you don't have to buy all these products at once, pick and choose what you need now and then work from that starting place.

Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment is formulated with high potency, purified grade lactic acid that immediately exfoliates dull, pore-clogging dead skin cells, revealing smoother, fresher, younger-looking skin. Fine lines appear visually plumped while the skin looks more radiant. With continued use, the appearance of stubborn hyperpigmentation and the visible signs of aging are reduced for a healthier-looking complexion. Perfect for all skin types and all ages, this treatment is enhanced with licorice for brightening, Good Genes clarifies, smooths, and retexturizes for instant radiance.

Luna works throughout the night to deliver more visibly youthful, luminous, even-toned skin in the morning. Trans-retinoic acid ester (retinol) complex reduces the appearance of pores and wrinkles, while visibly improving the signs of premature aging, including fine lines, uneven texture, age spots, dryness, and dullness. Balanced with blue tansy and German chamomile essential oils—both rich in soothing, blue azulene—the look of redness and sensitivity are visibly balanced for a calm, even-toned complexion. Luna is clinically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines, radiance, and skin smoothness in as little as four weeks, while advanced retinol ester mixed with potent botanicals makes this product the ultimate transformational, soothing, sleeping night oil.

C.E.O. C + E Protect and Repair Moisturizer infuses five percent advanced, oxygen-stable tetrahexydecyl ascorbate (THD ascorbate) into the skin—the gold standard form of vitamin C. THD ascorbate is the newer, clinically-proven, oil-soluble derivative of vitamin C, which penetrates better into the skin while being exceptionally stable against oxygenation. With 5 percent THD ascorbate, this moisturizer is powerful at fighting the first visible signs of aging and restoring vital skin radiance, while being uniquely suitable for those with sensitive skin, as THD ascorbate is significantly less irritating than other forms of vitamin C. Once in the skin, it helps boost youthful-looking skin texture and volume, in addition to providing photostable, antioxidant support. Blended with protective, anti-pollution expopolysaccharides and refining lime pearl extract, this formula visibly repairs the effects of aging, environmental stress, and pollution-induced damage. It is rich yet never greasy, providing hydration and antioxidant protection to the skin for a visibly younger, softer, and healthier-looking complexion.

Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream delivers an intense water drench with two forms of hyaluronic acid and tamarind extract so your skin looks youthfully hydrated and plumped. Papaya enzymes smooth and exfoliate while alpha-arbutin visibly brightens the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots. Tidal increases hydration by up to 68 percent in as little as 15 minutes for up to 24 hours of continuous moisture.

So that's it we are joining the Sunday Riley Cult, and this isn't a paid advertisement.... We WISH we could be paid in Sunday Riley products!

I got Sunday Riley's Good Genes for my 40th birthday and used it that first night not really believing it would do much since I have tried so many products but I woke up the next day a believer and had to share it with the world! I really hope these products work for you!

While we struggle to live in peace with our bodies and love them through ALL the changes motherhood brings, we also want to thank our bodies, keeping them as healthy as we can.

We have both been on a fitness kick lately simply because working out makes us feel good! Dedicating an hour to yourself and focusing on your strength is such a gift for a Mama!

This month I have been focusing on the booty, because, wouldn't it feel great to feel great about your butt? OK, at least feel good about it!

And it's not just about looking good, did you know that strengthening your glutes can help with lower back pain, it can help you jump higher and move faster. Your glutes are one of your bodies major muscle groups, so making sure they are strong and healthy will help you move better for years to come.

Believe it or not, your butt is one of the first body parts to show change through consistent, targeted workouts.

Butts come in different shapes, and while we are genetically tied to our shape, we can all target these muscles with specific exercises to lift and firm our behinds whichever shape we naturally are. Every booty is beautiful, there is no one perfect butt.

The best part of getting older is understanding the fact that there are countless types of beautiful there is no one perfect body, every body is beautiful and sexy.

Here we have a few of our favorite booty blasting exercises you can do at home or at the gym!

1. Glute Bridges & Weighted Glute Bridges- 4 sets of 20

Starting Position: Lie on your back on an exercise mat or the floor in a bent-knee position with your feet flat on the floor. Place your feet hip-width apart with the toes facing away from you. Gently contract your abdominal muscles to flatten your low back into the floor. Attempt to maintain this gentle muscle contraction throughout the exercise. - Ace Fit

Progression: Gradually progress this exercise by starting with both feet together and extending one leg while in the raised position.Avoid arching your low back as you press your hips upward, which normally occurs if you attempt to push your hips as high as possible. This can be achieved by contracting your abdominal muscles prior to lifting and keeping them engaged throughout the lift. - Ace fit

Once you have mastered this, move on to doing your glue bridges with a weight across your hips or resting on your lap. Make sure your back is not arching and you are keeping your abdominals and thigh musles engaged so you don't hurt yourself!

2. Donkey Kicks & Rainbow Kicks- 4 sets of 20

Donkey kicks are a great way to target your gluten and the backs of your thighs.

Rainbow kicks feel so good! We could do these all day! Targets your butt works your butt and legs. Start on hands and knees, with hands under shoulders and knees under hips. Extend right leg out to right side as straight as possible with toe pointed and touching ground (A). In one fluid motion, move right leg in an arc motion, up (B) then over until right leg is diagonally behind left, with right toe on ground (C). Reverse arc motion to start.

3. Clams- 4 sets of 20

Lay on your right side and prop your head up with your hand. Stack your feet on top of each other and bend the knees to 90 degrees. Open your left leg up keeping the knee bent with feet stacked. As you open and close focus on keeping that glute firing. This should be a controlled movement, 3 seconds going up and 3 seconds going down.

To intensify this exercise add a resistance band.

For us, it's all about being strong and healthy, a mama bear has to be prepaid for anything!

When you read the standard definition for the word manicure you can tell the original definers had no idea what was about to come in the world of making your falangies pretty.

Today's manicures are a glimpse into the person wearing them, another extension of fashion. They are bold, bright, fun, crazy, sexy, daring and sometimes just plain simple which on its own is bold nowadays. Now, simple doesn't mean boring, one color nails. Simple is chic negative space manicures. This summer is all about minimal when it comes to your hands...but in the prettiest way. Here are our favorite negative space manicures for you to get for yourself

Need some more inspiration and way to spend even more time looking at your phone? You're Welcome!